Consumer tech stories - Page 2

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

OPPO's Find N6 foldable lands in New Zealand with a 8.12-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and NZD $3,299 price tag.

Samsung brings its largest Micro RGB set to New Zealand, targeting premium buyers with AI picture tools, glare reduction and wide-colour claims.

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.

IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.

Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.

CRKD unveils ATOM+ controller with TMR thumbsticks, multi-device support and drift-resistant controls for Switch 2, PC and mobile.

Hyperkin and ModRetro are launching colour-matched Captain Premium controllers for the forthcoming M64, with four finishes and a 3-metre cable.

Hisense expands 2026 New Zealand range with RGB MiniLED televisions and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.

SOUNDBOKS brings compact MIX speaker to New Zealand with 121 dB output, 40-hour battery life and rollout through JB Hi-Fi and Airpoints Store.

Espresso's Lite 15 portable monitor turns cramped handhelds and laptops into roomy, Full HD dual-screen setups almost anywhere you work or play.

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.

NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.

Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.